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Deal Us In
Deal Us In is a podcast brought to you by McGuireWoods. Deal Us In promotes the advancement of women in private equity and finance through conversations with women leaders and rising stars in the private equity and finance space. These conversations provide both insights and practical takeaways to inform your deal work and enhance the culture of your organization. If you’re ready to drive the industry toward a more inclusive and diverse environment then, it’s time to come to the table. If you…
Episodes
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Bringing the M in STEM to Life, with Ashley Leftwich
Alumni of the nonprofit Rock the Street, Wall Street pursue finance-related degrees at five times the national rate for female university students, and CEO…
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Moving Legal From Roadblock to Business Partner, with Melissa Szabad
In-house lawyers are often viewed as roadblocks, and Melissa Szabad knows why: "The easiest thing is to say no, but that's not always the best thing for the…
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Building a Lower Middle-Market Credit Powerhouse, with Marilyn Adler and Liddy Karter
Marilyn Adler and Liddy Karter identified a gap where credit fund managers were getting larger and the lower middle market was getting ignored. They combined…
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Opening Doors for Emerging Managers, with Raudline Etienne
Raudline Etienne remembers seeing a Knight Foundation report that said the percentage of assets that minority and women-owned firms manage in aggregate was…
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Keeping Business Resource Groups Useful and Fun, with Kristine Parker and Chrystal Pozin
Kristine Parker and Chrystal Pozin reveal how they transformed the Women's Business Resource Group at Fifth Third Bank during the pandemic. It started with an…
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How Women’s World Banking Unlocks Billions in Hidden Revenue, with Mary Ellen Iskenderian
Mary Ellen Iskenderian of Women's World Banking shares her journey from traditional finance to leading global women's financial inclusion efforts. Drawing on…
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Investing in Emerging Markets: Challenges and Payoffs, with Hannah Schiff
Hannah Schiff of Developing World Markets navigates the delicate balance between meaningful impact and competitive financial returns in emerging markets…
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Things Nobody Told Women in Finance about Self-Advocacy
Hosts Casey Nelson and Kelly Wray invite three guests for their insights about how women in finance and law can advocate for themselves. Linda Filardi of…
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Grabbing the Bull by the Horns as an Independent Sponsor, with Chelsea Celistan
To underrepresented independent sponsors, Chelsea Celistan has a simple message: “There is a large market that you can do really well in. Full stop.” The head…
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Take Your Seat at the Table, with Kenna Craver
The two parties in the deal had different priorities, but Kenna Craver managed conflict by leveraging a superpower unique to women in private equity: fostering…
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Women in Finance Can Overcome Challenges at Work; Here’s How
From mentors to hybrid work schedules to checking biases at the door, strategies for navigating workplace challenges are accessible but often require buy-in…
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Growing Businesses in Underserved Communities with Sheila Emami of St. Cloud Capital
An entrepreneur’s business is like their first-born child, says Sheila Emami. Her mission is to help them grow. The vice president of St. Cloud Capital, Sheila…
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Private Markets, Diversity, and Impact Investing with Beata Kirr of The Copia Group, LLC
Purpose. Private Markets. Impact. To some, those are mere concepts. But to The Copia Group’s Beata Kirr, those words are an investment strategy. In this…
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Scaling Success: How SC Moatti & Mighty Capital Defy Traditional Venture Capital Norms
What do you get when you cross an electrical engineering degree with an MBA? An innovative and successful fund manager. In this episode of Deal Us In…
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Empowerment Through Maternal Guidance: Nurturing Confidence, Building Networks, and Mentorship with Amy Weisman and Julia Weisman
Don’t be deferential when you should be more confident. “Technical skills give you the confidence to speak up and take a seat at the table,” says Amy Weisman…
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Balancing Work and Family and the Lessons Learned Along the Way with Laura Redinger
The workplace has changed considerably in recent years, making arrangements such as working from home more common. However, navigating a career path while…
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Be Prepared to Pivot and Jump with Meredith Carter
If you could look ahead and see the future, and that future doesn’t appeal to you, then you might want to pivot your strategy or your career aspirations. On…
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Working Hard, Finding Balance, and Letting Go of ‘Mom Guilt’ with Kristin Gunther
We see people succeed and wonder how they got there. But it’s just as important to look at what they didn’t do, as it is to look at what they did. On this…
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Promoting Female Leadership: Be the Difference You Want to See with Hannah Jordana
Depending on where you work, financial institutions can have a churn-and-burn atmosphere. How does this affect work-life balance, particularly for aspiring…
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Start Strong in a Private Equity Career, With Alyssa Daniel of PNC Mezzanine Capital
Most of us have experienced imposter syndrome. But when you’re the only woman of color in a predominantly white, male-dominated field, it can feel like you’re…
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Investing in Black Women: How Tamika Tyson and TGC Are Bridging the Gap
For Tamika Tyson, problem solving has not only always been her greatest strength, but also the driving force behind her co-founding her own private equity…
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Empathy, Persistence, and Patience In Private Equity with Aneesha Raghunathan
On this episode of Deal Us In, host Rebecca Rheney, an associate at McGuireWoods, is joined by Aneesha Raghunatha, Vice President at Susquehanna Growth Equity…
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Reflections on the Past, Present and Future of Women in Private Equity and Finance
In this episode of Deal Us In, hosts Phyllis Young, Ann Terrell Dorsett, and Kelsey Hitchcock welcome guests Xaviera Webb and Rebecca Rheney to the podcast. As…
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Building Your Leadership Toolkit: How To Lead With Influence
Disruptions in the marketplace challenge even the most seasoned of leaders. Those who can pause and ask the difficult questions when the market is shifting…
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Deal Resolutions for the New Year
Are you making deal resolutions for the New Year? In this episode of Deal Us In, we welcome back McGuireWoods partners Jodie Herrmann Lawson and Susan…
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A Pivot From Professional Pianist to Successful Acquisition Management with Boyne Capital’s Renny Sie
In this episode of Deal Us In, we welcome Renny Sie as she joins host Kelsey Hitchcock to discuss her role as Vice President of Business Development and…
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Why Diversity is Critical to the Future of Investing with Avante Capital’s Amanda Kim
We all have that voice in our head: the one telling us we’re imposters, we’re not cut out for this, we’ll never be able to catch up to the men in our industry…
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Learning the Importance of Adaptability and Building Relationships as Investment Bankers
In this episode of Deal Us In, Amanda Verner Thompson and Vasanta Pundarika join host Kelsey Hitchcock to discuss their now sixteen-year-long career together…
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Managing Your Career Like a Sports Team – How to Succeed in Private Equity
In this episode of Deal Us In, Katie-Rose Higgins joins host Ann Dorsett to share what it’s like to be at the VP level working on deals in M&A. As Vice…
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What 2021 Tells Us About Finance and Private Equity Trends in 2022
With 2021 in the metaphorical rearview mirror, it’s time to think about what we learned last year, and the implications for the future. In this episode of the…
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Honoring your Voice and Why Mentorship Matters
Although women have made big strides in the private equity field, they are still a minority in workplaces dominated by men. In this episode, Melissa Mounce…
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Navigating Work and Family Life as a Woman During the COVID Pandemic
Women have always faced intense pressure to prove themselves and prioritize the needs of others. While it may be more latent these days, the burden is still…
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Skeletons in the Closet: Arbitration and Conflict Dispute
When you’re a dealmaker, there’s always a risk that you’ll find yourself stuck in a complicated arbitration if things go awry. Regulatory issues can sneak up…
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The Evolving Role of Business Development in Private Equity - How to Carve Your Own Path
In order to fully cultivate the kinds of business relationships that result in lucrative deals, private equity firms are starting to look at designating a…
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Exploring Employment Law in the Age of COVID-19 (Pt. 2)
People are returning to work in person at offices — but that doesn’t mean everything is back to business as usual. On this episode of Deal Us In, employee…
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Exploring Employment Law in the Age of COVID-19 (Pt. 1)
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have had to contend with a host of new labor issues. For McGuireWoods lawyers Carolyn Trenda and Dawn…
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Flying Over the Wall: Black Women in Law and Private Equity
Women of color face pretty intense challenges when it comes to succeeding in the white male dominated fields of law and private equity. But Mirlande Telfort…
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How to Navigate Male-Dominated Networking Events: Part 1
Networking events can be challenging at the best of times, but especially so when you’re the only woman in the room. It can feel like every set of eyes is on…
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Women in the Workplace — How Far We've Come (Part II)
A time traveler from the 1980s would probably be shocked at how many women hold leadership positions in law firms today — and with scarcely a shoulder pad in…
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Women in the Workplace — How Far We've Come (Part I)
Looking back at the history of working women makes it clear how far we’ve come as a society — and in law specifically — but also how far there is to go. As…
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Horror Stories - Keeping the Monsters Out of Your Deal
Halloween is a spooky season known for ghost stories and other terrifying tales. At first blush, recounting transactional law tales may not fit that bill, but…
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Navigating Maternity Leave Policies in the Finance Industry
The private equity and investment banking spaces of the finance industry are often perceived as a ‘boys club,’ comprised mainly of male associates. However, as…
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The Importance of Leadership Roles for Women
Seeing women in business and leadership roles is the norm, demonstrating a significant societal shift over the last decade when it comes to females in the…
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The State of Women in Finance
Modern times have shown significant changes when it comes to women in the workplace. More females are getting promotions and career advancements compared to…
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Dealmaking Remotely
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and go about our day-to-day lives. With more cities and states implementing stay-at-home policies for…
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Get to Know the Women of Deal Us In
The private equity and finance industries have evolved significantly in recent the years. While the increasing availability of information has led to a faster…
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Welcome to Deal Us In, a podcast brought to you by McGuireWoods and 7 Mile Advisors. Deal Us In promotes the advancement of women in private equity and finance…